Mercedes-Benz focuses largely on road-going manners with its M-Class SUV, but the G-Class is a hard-core off-road machine that comfortably seats five people across two rows. It competes with the Land Rover Range Rover. A high-performance AMG variant is also available.
New for 2014 There are no significant changes. Exterior Highlights
Distinctive, boxy styling
18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels
Body-colored bumpers and rocker panels
Stainless-steel spare-tire cover
LED daytime running lights and bi-xenon headlamps
Heated windshield
Interior Highlights
Leather upholstery
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Comand multimedia system with 7-inch screen
Navigation system
LED ambient lighting
Heated steering wheel
Heated and ventilated front seats
Heated rear seats
Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system
Under the Hood
382-horsepower, 5.5-liter V-8 engine
Seven-speed automatic transmission
Four-wheel drive
Two-speed transfer case
Three locking differentials
8 inches of ground clearance
Safety Features
Antilock brakes
Electronic stability system with traction control
Side curtain airbags
Front and rear parking sensors
Blind spot warning system
Adaptive cruise control with full-stop capability
Pre-Safe Brake with autonomous braking when a crash is imminent
Backup camera
G63 AMG A high-performance variant of the G-Class, the G63 AMG SUV features a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-8 that makes 536 hp and 560 pounds-feet of torque. Like the G550, the G63 AMG uses a seven-speed automatic transmission. Fuel-saving stop-start technology is standard.
